NHTSA Recall 05V372000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V372000; Date: Aug. 29, 2005
Heat from the arcing can melt the internal switch base plate. If the scooter is ridden in this condition, the ignition switch may fail. If this happens, the engine will stall, the lights will go out, and the operator may be unable to restart the scooter. This could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Suzuki AN400; 2003 Suzuki An400 Burgman; 2003 Suzuki An650 Burgman; 2004 Suzuki An650 Burgman
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 5,869
Recall Summary:
On certain scooters, if the ignition switch is not fully turned from the 'off' to the 'on' position, there may be unstable contact between the ignition switch contacts. This can cause arcing in the ignition switch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ignition switch terminal case assembly free of charge. The recall began on September 7, 2005. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 2082. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 7, 2005
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